RCMP TAKE 15,000 POT PLANTS OUT OF CIRCULATION

Over the past month, as part of the RCMP's ongoing marijuana
eradication efforts, nearly 15,000 outdoor marijuana plants have been
seized. That amount of marijuana has the potential to create up to 7.5
million joints, which will no longer hit the streets.

The seizures were made from more than 150 outdoor sites throughout New
Brunswick.

"Preventing and deterring marijuana production and trafficking are
things we take very seriously," said RCMP Sgt. Claude Tremblay.
"Marijuana is currently the most frequently abused drug by young
people in New Brunswick, many of whom may be under the false
impression that it is a soft, or harmless, drug. That's simply not
true. Marijuana is a dangerous, illegal substance with the potential
to cause serious impairment, and create lasting physical and
psychological problems."

Assistance from the public was a big help in eliminating a number of
these plants.

"We received a lot of tips which assisted us in locating these grow
operations," said Sgt.Tremblay. "That's a clear indication to us that
New Brunswickers don't want this illegal, harmful activity happening
in their communities."

Anyone with any information regarding marijuana grow operations or any
other illegal activity is asked to contact N.B. Crime Stoppers at
1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or their local police.